FDI February 2022

The February Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) recovered nicely m/m, rebounding to 56.0, following January’s seasonal-adjustment driven down-tick.

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 3/7/22 Key Takeaway: The February Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) recovered nicely m/m, rebounding to 56.0, following January’s seasonal-adjustment driven down-tick. The recovery was broadly consistent with recovery seen in the ISM PMI and other macroeconomic data points as pandemic-related disruption eased. Respondent commentary […]

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FTM 173: How do I install Jam Nuts?

FTM 173: How do I install jam Nuts

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 16th, 2022 as “How do I install jam Nuts?” during episode 173 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well hi everyone, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the AIM Testing Laboratory […]

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FDI January 2022

The January seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) was slightly softer m/m at 52.7.

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 2/7/22 Key Takeaway: The January seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) was slightly softer m/m at 52.7, although modest underlying improvement was seen in most metrics; the seasonal adjustment factor downwardly impacted results as January is normally the strongest month of the year […]

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FTM 172 – are my fasteners RoHS compliant?

FTM 172 - are my fasteners RoHS compliant?

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January 18th, 2022 as “are my fasteners RoHS compliant?” during episode 172 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well, hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute. Coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute in beautiful El Cajon, California where […]

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FTM 171: fasteners and their reuseability

FTM 171: fasteners and their reuseability

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published December 16th, 2021 as “fasteners and their reuseability”” during episode 171 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everyone., this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute, coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the AIM Testing Laboratory here in beautiful […]

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FDI November 2021

The November Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) of 57.6 saw slight improvement.

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 12/5/21 Key Takeaway: The November seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) of 57.6 saw slight improvement, driven primarily by better seasonally adjusted selling momentum. The Forward-Looking Indicator (FLI) continued down the path of gradual moderation that the index has been on for the […]

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FTM 170: How tight is a “snug-tite” joint

Fastener Training Minute 170: How tight is a "snug-tite" joint

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November 18th, 2021, as “How tight is a ‘snug-tite’ joint” during episode 170 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi, everyone. This is Carmen Vertullo coming to you with the Fastener Training Minute from the Fastener Training Institute and AIM Testing Laboratory in beautiful, […]

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FDI October 2021

The October seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) improved m/m, rising to 56.1, despite continued supply chain disruption

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 11/5/21 Key Takeaway: The October seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) improved m/m, rising to 56.1, despite continued supply chain disruption, reflecting slightly better selling momentum and employment levels. Commentary remains focused on very elevated freight costs, shipping congestion, and raw material/semi- conductor […]

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FTM 169: When should we wax nuts?

Fastener Training Minute 169: When should we wax nuts?

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October 21st, 2021 as “Should I be waxing my nuts??” during episode 169 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well, hi everyone. This is Carmen Vertullo with your Fastener Training Minute, coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the AIM Testing Laboratory […]

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FDI September 2021

The September Fastener Distributor Index (FDI), 54.2, retreated for a second consecutive month as supply chain constraints continued to wreak havoc.

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 10/7/21 Key Takeaway: The September seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) retreated for a second consecutive month as supply chain constraints continued to wreak havoc, although the index remained in expansionary/growth territory at 54.2. Commentary continues to point to solid demand and results […]

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